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Bacon-Swiss Tossed Salad Recipe

THIS RECIPE came from a cookbook compiled by the women of our church in my hometown of Chico, California. It's pretty and tasty. Best of all, it can be put together a couple of hours before serving. When it's time, a simple toss and it's ready.
-Cathee Bethel, Philomath, Oregon

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chillingYIELD:6-8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 cups mixed salad greens

1 medium red onion, sliced

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese, julienned

1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1.In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large salad bowl, layer a third of the greens and a third of the mayonnaise mixture, onion, peas and cheese. Repeat the layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, add the bacon and toss.
Yield: 6-8 servings.